KME PREDATOR 2012: STEERING

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 13V187000

Make Model Year
KME PREDATOR 2012
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2013-05-20 2013-05-09 2013-05-10

Production Dates: 2008-09-01 - 2013-04-30

Manufacturers Involved: Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp.

Manufacturer Campaign Number: 2013-E01

Component: STEERING

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 695

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp. "Kovatch" is recalling certain model year 2009-2013 Predator, Predator SS, Panther; 2010-2011 ARFF; and model year 2010-2013 Panther II emergency vehicles. The grease fitting in the steering column shaft may get caught in the column cover. The grease fitting could tear the cover which will impact the driver's ability to steer the vehicle.

Consequence

A sudden loss of steering control may increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Kovatch will notify owners and dealers will remove the grease fitting, free of charge. The safety recall began on May 20, 2013. Owners may contact Kovatch at 1-570-669-5173. Kovatch's recall campaign number is 2013-E01.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 'TTY 1-800-424-9153', or go to www.safercar.gov.